YEARLY HIGH
245.3365 COP
YEARLY LOW
205.2829 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.8100 COP

2017 SZL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 245.3365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 205.2829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.0536 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 216.9068 to the December average rate of 227.7099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 245.3365 was up 7.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 227.8740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,226,683 COP
2016 Average 1,039,337 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,026,414 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,268.12 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

232.7256
211.7117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 221.2000, compared to 222.4199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.2000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.4199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 27.8436 COP (High: 245.3365 / Low: 217.4930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2406 COP (High: 227.8399 / Low: 221.5993).

December Spread (Volatile) ±27.8436
August Spread (Stable) ±6.2406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 13.8968 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 227.7099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 216.9897), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7203 (+4.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 227.7099
2016 Avg (December) 216.9897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.3823 213.5402 216.9068
February 223.7856 211.7790 217.9363
March 233.2536 214.3644 227.6880
April 222.8222 205.2829 213.7911
May 226.9012 217.5650 220.8565
June 236.7080 221.6234 230.0214
July 234.1053 226.6832 230.9745
August 227.8399 221.5993 224.4203
September 231.0050 216.9394 221.9618
October 220.0579 211.7198 215.9901
November 219.0409 207.7296 213.4629
December 245.3365 217.4930 227.7099